Yinzput

A mobile app for citizens of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Department of City Planning to communicate about upcoming projects.

Seamless exploration and communication.

This app is designed for Pittsburgh residents to become involved with the developments in their neighborhoods. It allows for them to explore vacant lots and construction sites to see proposals or plans. From there, residents can leave feedback for the Department of City Planning and start discussion threads with other residents.

AUGMENTED REALITY

Augmented reality is used to enhance this app and take advantage of mobile-exclusive features. It allows users to experience projects and visualize them on the lot or construction site.

Voting, user feedback, and community discussion.

Project completed by Yael Canaan, Yang Cheng, Bill Guo, and Ryan Adibi.

BUILT TRUST

Communication stream between residents and the Department of City Planning.

This community-building forum allows residents to communicate with each other while feeling a sense of ownership over their community as they influence projects and developments around them.

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